Substance abuse is the constant use of harmful substances that can harm your health and social life. You can have mental issues stemming from substance abuse. If you abuse harmful substances and start to experience mental problems, it is crucial to seek the services ofDr. Ashwin Reddywho is ex...
PTSD symptoms of substance abusers who have been sexually abused and substance abusers who have not been sexually abused: A retrospective, descriptive and comparative studySmith, Ethel Delores
Finding effective treatment for and prevention of substance abuse and substance dependence, now both included under the diagnosis of substance use disorder, has been difficult. Through research, we now have a better understanding of this behavior. Studies have made it clear that drug education and p...
Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. Link to this page: SAMISS Facebook Twitter Feedback Complete English Grammar Rules is now available in paperback and eBook formats. Make it yours today...
BEING HIGH AND TAKING SEXUAL RISKS: FINDING S FROM A MULTISITE SURVEY OF URBAN YOUNG MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN. Examines the influence of substance abuse on risk of HIV infection among adolescent and young adult males engaging in sex with men in the U.S. Risk factor... Stueve,Ann,O'...
Melissa Carmona puts years of writing and editing experience to work helping people understand substance abuse, addiction and mental health disorders.Read more Medically Reviewed By -Eric Patterson, LPC Eric Patterson is a licensed professional counselor in the Pittsburgh area who is dedicated to helpin...
Cocaine abuse among women has become a major health problem in the United States, yet there is little information in the literature concerning the effects of this form of substance abuse on a woman's reproductive system. This study of 65 women in residential treatment for cocaine abuse and 65...
Substances people use for mood-altering effects include alcohol, narcotics, and other types of prescription and "street" drugs. Substance abuse is extreme or inappropriate use of a mood-altering substance so that a person's use interferes with healthy functioning....
are at higher risk of developing drug abuse and addiction disorders. In addition to poverty, examples of such negative events include lack of parental supervision, the presence of parental substance abuse, witnessingdomestic violence, or being the victim of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse....
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the term "substance abuse" has been discontinued because the word "abuse" has negative connotations and is associated with judgment or punishment. “Substance use disorder” is now the medical term used to describe uncontrolled use of a substance...